Style & Beauty

Melissa Odabash

Prior to launching her first collection, Melissa was living and modeling in Italy for top Italian designers. As a former catwalk and swimwear model, she knows a thing or two about swimwear. "The stuff I had to wear was hideous," she says, "I was modeling suits that were sparkly and tacky and I just thought: I can do better than this." So she did-- creating her first bikinis by hand and taking them around the boutiques of Milan. Her designs are inspired by Italian fashion-- styles that are about simplicity and high quality fabrics with a timeless elegance.

Scott Barnes

Scott Barnes is a celebrated make-up artist and innovator within the cosmetics industry. He attended the Parsons School of Design in New York and began assisting on fashion photography shoots. He quickly became one of the most sought after make-up artists in the industry. His work has graced the covers of leading magazines such as Allure, Elle, Harper’s Bazaar, Vanity Fair, Rolling Stone and Marie Claire.

To view his exclusive interview with The Best of You Today click here.

Rebecca Morrice Williams

Rebecca started her career as a make-up artist in Perth, Australia. Frustrated by her own inability to find the “perfect foundation” that would look natural, conceal blemishes, feel weightless on the skin and stay fresh all day, she set out to create it herself. Rebecca has developed a range of cosmetics that have delighted the most demanding make-up artists in the world, excited the most respected beauty editors and met the needs of the busy, modern woman.

To view her exclusive interview with The Best of You Today click here.

Phillip Bloch

Widely considered to be Hollywood’s premier fashion stylist, Philip Bloch has arguably become one of the world’s most well-known fashion figures, playing the role of style ambassador at Fashion Weeks in the United States and across the globe. Bloch has worked with countless celebrities, and his photo credits have graced the covers of magazines such as Vogue, InStyle, and Vanity Fair.

To view his exclusive interview with The Best of You Today, click here.

Cookie Johnson

It’s no small irony that Cookie Johnson hails from “Rocket City” – a town at the foot of a mountain in Alabama known for Space Camp, the NASA Flight Center and scientists who test out big ideas. Her own big idea, Cj by Cookie Johnson (premium denim for women with curves) was tested this Spring at Nordstrom and caused such a stir – selling out -- that it has since expanded nationwide, debuting in Neiman Marcus and Bloomingdales this Fall. A businesswoman at heart, Johnson came out of “retirement” -- from being a busy, full-time mom -- to pursue this endeavor. “I wanted to let women know that no matter their shape, they can look good and enjoy premium denim,” she says.

Dr. Murad

Dr. Murad is widely acknowledged as one of the world’s foremost authorities on skin health. He is a board-certified dermatologist, pharmacist and Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine at UCLA. Dr. Murad has changed the fields of skincare and dermatology by creating the first line of doctor branded skincare, the first medical spa and the first Inclusive Health Center ® . He first introduced The Cellular Water Principle in his book Wrinkle-Free Forever, shared more of his research in The Cellulite Solution, and is currently working on a fourth book.

Kendall Farr

Stylist, Kendall Farr, began her New York fashion career at Seventeen Magazine and now works as a freelance fashion editor for titles like Vogue, Glamour and Marie Claire. Kendall Farr has dressed a number of celebrities including Halle Berry, Angelina Jolie, Diane Lane and Uma Thurman. She has been a stylist for the Oscars, Golden Globes and the Cannes Film Festival

To view her exclusive interview with The Best of You Today, click here.

Spry Lee Scott

For years, celebrity fashion stylist Spry Lee Scott has been slowly infiltrating the fashion and entertainment industries. Spry formed his company, Milado (a total entertainment development company) in 1999. He was soon highly sought after to style and coordinate shows for New York Fashion Week at Bryant Park, style countless celebrities, and make appearances on various MTV shows.

To view his exclusive interview with The Best of You Today, click here.

Pauline Youngblood

Pauline Youngblood, CEO and President of Youngblood Mineral Cosmetics, began her career as a licensed Medical Aesthetician. Many of her patients had severely traumatized skin (from harsh laser treatments, acne, rosacea and cosmetic surgeries), and were unable to wear makeup to conceal their conditions. Pauline was inspired to develop a foundation that would cover raw, inflamed or discolored skin, while allowing it to breathe and heal. This led to her initial work with natural mineral cosmetics, and in 1996, she founded her eponymous company.

Today, Youngblood Mineral Cosmetics continues to carry out Pauline’s original values: passion for providing the healthiest, highest quality products, while empowering women to look and feel their best.

Adam Lippes

In 2004, Adam Lippes, determined to pursue his dream of designing his own collection launched a collection of cotton basics under the label adampluseve. His desire to “fuse fashion with the perfect white tee” began with a global search for the finest manufacturers of cotton, cashmere, and wool. The Collection of Basics was launched at Saks Fifth Avenue in the spring of 2004, quickly becoming one of “Oprah’s Favorite Things” and winning O’s “Real World Style Awards.” As a result of these early successes, the business has evolved from cotton basics into a full sportswear collection for men and women, now known simply as ADAM..